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The French New Wave utilizes cinematography techniques that imitate a realistic quality that is not found in most film genres. This is created by the emphasis that directors, like Godard, put on motion and depth. In Masculin Feminin the transition from one scene to the next is nothing like the crisp clean look that one finds in Hollywood Blockbuster; instead the cuts are harsh and thus adds character to the film. The abrasive movements adds a sense of reality because the picture is no longer sugar coated and therefore it starts to resemble life. The depth of scene also supports the assertion that cinematography techniques can help create a sense of reality. By providing the whole setting, diversity is added; distracting elements that might have been hidden are now shown and sounds that might have been muted in post production are now heard. A new ambiance is now created just by the addition of depth perception. Overall, the French New Wave uses cinematographic techniques, such as movement and depth, in order to imitate reality.